U.P. receives approval for rejuvenation and integrated development of Gomti Udgam Sthal in Pilibhit
The Uttar Pradesh government has received approval for a ₹12.26 crore project to rejuvenate the Gomti Udgam Sthal. The initiative focuses on wetland restoration, sewage treatment, and improving the cleanliness of the Gomti River.
Why it matters
This project is part of a broader national effort to clean India's river systems, impacting local ecology and public sanitation in the region.
The Uttar Pradesh Government on Friday (September 18, 2026) said it received the approval for rejuvenation and integrated development of Gomti Udgam Sthal, the sacred origin point of the Gomti River, at Gomat Taal in Pilibhit amid a push for wetland restoration. U.P. State Mission for Clean Ganga also added that the State is rapidly progressing toward national Ganga cleanliness targets.
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